Daredevils are a rare breed and Evel Knievel is considered perhaps the best the world has ever seen. Evel Knievel brought awe to thousands of fans that could not believe anyone would risk their life and limb by jumping over incredible objects with only a motorcycle. While his amazing successes brought him instant acclaim, it was his notorious failures that made him famous throughout America and the world- a true man of courage and real American daredevil Evel Knievel.
For anyone growing up in the 60’s and 70’s daredevil Evel Knievel was the go to guy for incredible stunts and a dose of integrity and courage that American’s seeked. While many of his stunts were extremely successful, his incredible failures which include violent crashes, broken bones and comas made him a legend. In fact, his Guinness Book of World Record for most broken bones ( an amazing 433) hopefully will never be challenged.
While this daredevil thrilled audiences and ultimately survived all of his stunts, unfortunately, he did succumb to pulmonary disease at the age of 69. And while Evel Knievel was simply a mortal man, his courage and performances will live on for the years to come.
For more information on the man, the legend, and the daredevil Smithsonian Magazine has an interesting article available, please visit us at our main website at the following link to read it: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
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